Mate in 2: rook to h1 (b1)
li-05SzgPuzzle rating: 1440Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
Black to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
42... Rh1+ 43. Kg3 Ne4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to e4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kg3, then Ne4# and it is mate.
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